Ask the Expert: Exploring Iowa's Culinary History

Savor Iowa's amazing food heritage! Iowa's delectable cuisine is quintessentially Midwestern, grounded in its rich farming heritage and spiced with diverse ethnic influences. In this Ask the Expert, dig in as we serve up Iowa's tastiest traditions. 

From the chili & cinnamon rolls phenomenon to Maid-Rites, discover the remarkable stories behind Iowa's classics and savor a smorgasbord of other unique Iowa food traditions. Pull up a chair, gain a few cooking tips and relish what you missed in history class in this fascinating presentation by Darcy Maulsby, author, farmer, speaker, and avid home cook.  This program is based on Darcy's book A Culinary History of Iowa: Sweet Corn, Pork Tenderloins, Maid-Rites and More.